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Much like textbooks and transportation, a healthy lunch is a vital part of a child's school day and can help achieve educational success. Since March 2020, U.S. Department of Agriculture waivers have allowed schools to serve meals at no cost to all children, regardless of income. ...
An organization in Central New York is getting a funding boost to help workers who are still struggling with the financial effects of the pandemic. The Workers' Center of Central New York says it will use a new grant from the HEAL Food Alliance to help with some of the unexpected expenses its members can't cover, due to rising costs and transportation issues. Workers' Center Executive Director Jessica Maxwell said the need is great. ...
There may be some truth to the expression about the "starving college student" struggling to earn a degree. A survey of students enrolled in Utah colleges and universities found that for many, chronic food insecurity is a major issue. The survey, commissioned by Utahns Against Hunger, asked students at several Utah campuses if they regularly have access to enough affordable, nutritious food. ...
While the market is meant to provide healthy food in Northside, it also supports local farmers.
Black farming projects look to recoup historical US land losses